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Georgia’s September net tax collections totaled nearly $2.82 billion for an increase of $655 million, or 30.3%, compared to September of last year

For the 29th year in a row, Hall County Financial Services has been recognized for excellence in reporting.

Hall County Right to Life will once again participate in the annual Life Chain event, scheduled this year for Sunday, Oct. 3.

Starting with the new year, Habersham County residents will be able to use the gymnasiums and the pools at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center free of charge.

Just over a year ago, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 288, a measure that expands the ability for individuals to seal certain criminal convictions from public view.

For 2021, the two-day festival will return to the grounds of the Lula Depot Community Center this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.

Friday was the last day on shift for Barrow County E-911 Communications Officer Johnny Savage after more than 27 years of service in the public safety field.

After holding steady for the last few weeks, Georgia gasoline prices have increased alongside rising crude oil and gasoline futures prices.

Coming up on Saturday, Oct. 2, the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus will be the site of the second Touch-A-Truck: Family Safety, Health & Preparedness Fair.

Even though the Georgia Mountain Food Bank's major annual fundraiser was forced into a virtual format for a second year running, the event surpassed its goal of raising enough money to provide one million meals for needy North Georgians.